T9 30120 in 1961

[Guest]

Hello,

 

I've done some digging around on the internet, but have been unable to shed much light on this subject. So, with the hope that someone on here may be able to supply me with information, I'll ask here.

 

Does anyone know, what condition T9 30120 was in for the duration of November 1961? For example, was the engine running, or under overhaul, and what livery was then applied.

 

This is down to the fact, that as far as I know, 30120 was the only T9 to make it through this period, even though it had been withdrawn from BR. And that I am also constructing a layout that is based on the Southern region in November 1961, and would like to know whether having a running T9 on this layout is feasible.

All help is much appreciated.

Regards,
Matt

[Poor Old Bruce]

Don't Irwell Press do a book of the T9s?

[colin penfold]

I have two photographs of it at Winchester Chesil in 1963 on the Wintonian Railtour, so it was still about later than your required date.

 

(in "DNSR - a new history," and "the last days of steam in Hampshire" )

[Mallard60022]

30120 was still in service in 1961 AFAIK. I think it was also very popular on Specials and was a bit of a 'pet loco'. If I can get off the sofa I'll have a look for pics (that'l be next week then.....).

P

[brigo]

Hi Matt,

 

Last shed allocations for 30120

 

Eastleigh  1/10/53

Exmouth Junc  18/3/61

Eastleigh  9/11/61

 

It was outshopped from Eastleigh works in March 1962.

 

From the above I would infer it was in use until early November 1961 but others might know more.

 

If you are not already and are interested in the Southern, I would recommend joining the Southern Email Group and asking the question there. Very knowledgeable group.

 

http://www.semgonline.com/

 

Brian G.